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In US, sharply contrasting views on Benedict XIV's legacy
In the United States, admirers of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI remembered him warmly for his theological prowess and devotion to traditional doctrine. However, some U.S. Catholics, on learning of his death Saturday , recalled him as an obstacle to progress in combating clergy sex abuse and expanding the role of women in the church.
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Former Pope Benedict XVI dies at 95
Benedict, who has died at his Vatican residence, became the first pope to resign for 600 years in 2013.
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Ukrainians move up their traditional Christmas celebration in break with Russia
Ukrainians usually celebrate Christmas on Jan. 7, as do the Russians. But not this year, or at least not all of them. Some Orthodox Ukrainians have decided to observe Christmas on Dec. 25, like many Christians around the world. Yes, this has to do with the war, and yes, they have the blessing of their local church.
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A mass exodus from Christianity is underway in America
While the number of Americans who celebrate Christmas as a cultural holiday is going strong, there has been a shocking rise in the number of people ditching Christianity — what sociologists call “nonverts.” Pew Research Center estimates that Christians will be a minority of Americans by 2070 if current trends continue.
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Commentary: Why the LDS and Catholic churches parted ways on the Respect for Marriage Act
Religion News Service columnist Mark Silk on the differing stances taken by the Catholic Church and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on the Respect for Marriage Act.
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These 2 charts show America's Christian majority is on track to end
Eliza Campbell had spent her entire life as a practicing member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was born in Utah, a state in which the majority of residents belong to the church, and attended Brigham Young University, a private institution owned and operated by the church.
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America's nun population in steep decline
Across the United States, young adults are becoming less religious.
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America's nun population in steep decline
Across the United States, young adults are becoming less religious.
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The Bible says nothing about abortion. So being anti-choice is a cultural and political decision, not a biblical one
Christian support for legislation prohibiting abortion is a cultural and political stance. It has nothing to do with the Bible.
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Capybaras are considered fish: Good news for everyone observing Lent
In the 1500s, the Catholic Church classified the capybara as a fish, so its meat could be eaten on Fridays during Lent. If you’re not familiar with the capybara, it is the largest rodent in the world and certainly not a fish.
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‘Gone by 2040’: Why some religions are declining in Canada faster than ever
Religiosity in Canada is at an all-time low, with recently released data from Statistics Canada showing only 68 per cent of Canadians say they have a religious affiliation.
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Some 3,000 Paedophiles In French Catholic Church Since 1950: Probe Panel Head
Thousands of paedophiles have operated inside the French Catholic Church since 1950, the head of an independent commission investigating the scandal told AFP, days ahead of the release of its report.
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The Wasting of the Evangelical Mind
The peculiarities of how American Christianity took shape help explain believers’ vulnerability to conspiratorial thinking and misinformation.
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Who Wrote the Bible?
Scholars have investigated the issue for centuries, but many questions persist.
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The Scandal Rocking the Evangelical World
The sudden departure of Russell Moore is forcing an overdue conversation about the crises of American Christendom.
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'Allergic reaction to US religious right' fueling decline of religion, experts say
Fewer than half of Americans belong to a house of worship, a new study shows, but religion – and Christianity in particular – continues to have an outsize influence in US politics, especially because it is declining faster among Democrats than Republicans.
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White American Christianity Needs to Be Honest With Itself
In the past few days, I’ve seen all kinds of statements from Christian leaders trying to distance themselves from the violent mob at the Capitol. Christian writers known for their thoughtfulness lament that “somehow” white supremacy has crept into our churches, and the faculty of a major evangelical institution put out a manifesto saying that the events at the Capitol “bear absolutely no resemblance to” the Christianity they teach. That mob, they’re telling us, is a fringe element. They’ve radically misunderstood the real message of American Christianity.
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Pope Francis appoints Wilton Gregory, an outspoken civil rights advocate, as first black American cardinal
Archbishop Wilton Gregory has been appointed the first African-American Roman Catholic cardinal.
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Politics Has a Strong Grip on Our Hearts. The Gospel’s Grip Should Be Stronger.
How the church can shape public policy without losing its soul.
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